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SPACs · Jul 24, 2026

SPAC Market Update July 24, 2026: Pelican II and Market Technology Price 2 SPAC IPOs for $275M

Market Technology Acquisition Corp (MTAK) and Pelican Acquisition II Corp (PLCI) priced 2 SPAC IPOs on July 24, 2026, raising $275M combined. Separately, FOUR LEAF ACQUISITION CORP (FORL) won approval to extend its deadline to June 22, 2027, with 893,090…

SPAC IPO Update — July 24, 2026

2 SPAC IPOs priced on July 24, 2026, raising $275M; July MTD now stands at 15 IPOs totaling $3.21B over 24 sessions.

SPAC IPO Count

Monthly IPOs (last 13 months)
Latest: 15Prior: 19MoM: -4
13
Jul ’25
8
Aug ’25
14
Sep ’25
14
Oct ’25
10
Nov ’25
22
Dec ’25
24
Jan ’26
27Peak
Feb ’26
11
Mar ’26
16
Apr ’26
20
May ’26
19
Jun ’26
15
Jul ’26
Source: Boardroom Alpha
IPO Activity Snapshot2 SPAC IPOs today raising $275M · MTAK ($200M), PLCI ($75M)
Month-to-date: 15 IPOs ($3.21B) vs. first 24 days of last month 15 ($3.15B) · 12-mo avg: 16/mo
$ totals include underwriter over-allotment.
Size
$75M
Ticker
Sponsor
Pelican II Capital Solutions Limited

Pelican Acquisition II Corp aims to identify acquisition targets with long-term growth potential and defensible market positions. The SPAC is looking at large underpenetrated markets with favorable industry dynamics.

Leadership
Becky FallonDirector
Business leader with over 40 years in retail operations and sales management; previously Regional Sales Consultant at Kao USA.
Daniel M. McCabeDirector
CEO of FortuneX and Futurewave; founder of Daniel McCabe LLC, a law firm in Connecticut.
Robert L. LabbeCEO, CFO, Director
Attorney with over 30 years in real estate; co-founder of Lenders Direct Capital.
Sean Michael DeeganDirector
Over 35 years in municipal administration; former Director General of the City of Westmount, Quebec.

Structure: Units consist of one ordinary share and one right. EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. is the sole book-runner.

Size
$200M
Ticker
MTAK / MTAKU
Sponsor
Market Technology Acquisition Sponsor LLC

Market Technology Acquisition Corp priced its $200M IPO and trades on Nasdaq under MTAK. The SPAC targets businesses in the global capital markets ecosystem, focusing on U.S. equities and options clearing infrastructure.

Leadership
Christopher HayesCFO, Director
Over 30 years in financial services; former Head of Strategic Transformation at Wedbush Securities.
Gary GreenbergDirector
Former Head of Emerging Markets at Federated Hermes Investment Management.
Jonathan SloneCEO, Director
Former Chairman, Asia of Jefferies Group LLC; CEO of uSmart Capital, LLC.
Raymond TamDirector
Designated CEO of E Fund Management; former CEO of CLSA Americas LLC.
Steve SunDirector
Chairman of Palm Holding Ltd; former Group Director at Jardine Matheson Limited.

Structure: 20M units at $10.00 each, consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant. BTIG acts as the sole book-running manager.

New SPAC IPOs
Date Ticker Issuer IPO Size Trust Funding
Jul 24 MTAK Market Technology Acquisition Corp $200M 100.5%
Jul 24 PLCI Pelican Acquisition II Corp $75M 101.0%
Jul 21 BRTM B&R TECHNOLOGY MERGER CORP $325M 100.0%
Jul 21 NCO SOUTHERN CROSS ACQUISITION I CORP $100M  $15M overallotment 100.0%
Jul 17 AMAC AMR RESOURCES ACQUISITION CORP $250M  $10M overallotment 100.0%
Jul 14 JONE JONES VENTURES INTL ACQUISITION1 CORP $200M 100.0%
Source: Boardroom Alpha

Daily SPAC Update — July 24, 2026

SPAC VOTE RESULTS
FOUR LEAF ACQUISITION CORP (FORL) * Extend to June 22, 2027893,090 redeemed

SPAC EXTENSIONS
FOUR LEAF ACQUISITION CORP (FORL) * Extension FilingStockholders approve extending SPAC deadline to June 2027 via amendments, with monthly $75,000 deposits.

DeSPACs
July 24 | RACY DeSPAC → Instinct Brothers Co., Ltd. (BIOT)Instinct Brothers Co., Ltd. is a vertically integrated Japanese company focused on stem cell technology and regenerative medicine. It engages in research and development, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and clinical applications. Founded in 2017, it aims to advance stem cell science and improve patient outcomes through the development of stem cell-based therapies.

SPAC DEAL TERMINATIONS (Last 10 Days)
2026-07-16: FACT + Precision Aerospace Defense Group, Inc.
2026-07-15: FORL + Xiaoyu Dida Interconnect International Limited

SEPARATE WARRANTS/RIGHTS
July 27: INTERPRIVATE INVESTMENT PARTNERS V INC (IPV)
July 27: LONG TABLE GROWTH CORP (LTGR)
July 27: FUTURECORP SPACE ACQUISITION 1 (FTRA)

OTHER SPAC NEWS
BLEICHROEDER ACQUISITION CORP II (BBCQ) * Merger Agreement AmendmentAmendment No. 3 revises the LTIP for the Surviving Corporation, enabling founder’s warrants or free shares up to 10% post-closing with performance-based vesting to be negotiated and approved by the board.

SPAC LIQUIDATIONS
CHURCHILL CAPITAL CORP IX (CCIX) -> Liquidation on July 28
COMPASS DIGITAL ACQUISITION CORP (CDAQ) -> Liquidation on July 20

SPAC DEALS ANNOUNCED
July 22 | Apex Treasury Corp (APXT) + TECfusionsTECfusions develops and manages data center infrastructure focused on high-density compute environments. It aims to support sectors such as neocloud, enterprise AI, and GPU-as-a-Service providers. The company emphasizes sustainability and operational efficiency in its facilities, which are designed for rapid deployment and include features like low-water cooling and robust power availability.
July 22 | Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp VI (KCAC.U) + Nth Cycle Inc.Nth Cycle Inc. is a midstream refining company focused on critical minerals. It develops technology and infrastructure to process domestic mineral resources, utilizing its modular OYSTER system and proprietary electroextraction platform. This approach aims to reduce capital intensity, deployment time, and emissions while converting industrial scrap and primary feeds into refined products in the nickel, cobalt, copper, and rare earth value chains.
July 22 | Westin Acquisition Corp (WSTN) + First Choice Healthcare Solutions, Inc.First Choice Healthcare Solutions, Inc. provides healthcare services by developing and operating clinics focused on functional health, longevity, and regenerative medicine. It also manages related healthcare businesses.

SPAC Executive & Director Moves — July 24, 2026

SPAC Executive & Director Moves
Company Ticker Moves
B&R TECHNOLOGY MERGER CORP BRTMU
  • On July 20, 2026, Jeff Clarke, Raymond Bingham, David Golden, and Renee R. LaBran were appointed to the board of directors; Jeff Clarke was appointed as chair of the Audit Committee, while Raymond Bingham and David Golden were appointed as chairs of the Compensation Committee.  (view source)
Source: SEC EDGAR filings via Boardroom Alpha

SPAC Movers — July 24, 2026

YESTERDAY’S TOP SPAC GAINERS
Company Ticker Change Price Stage
STONEBRIDGE ACQUISITION II CORP APAC 33.6% $ 13.58 Pre-Deal
LAUNCH ONE ACQUISITION CORP LPAA 3.5% $ 11.19 Pre-Deal
RESEARCH ALLIANCE CORP IV RACD 2.4% $ 10.65 Pre-Deal
EUREKA ACQUISITION CORP EURK 1.6% $ 12.00 Announced
KEEN VISION ACQUISITION CORP KVAC 1.2% $ 12.55 Announced
YESTERDAY’S TOP SPAC LOSERS
Company Ticker Change Price Stage
GENERAL PURPOSE ACQUISITION CORP GPAC -12.8% $ 10.01 Pre-Deal
BLACK HAWK ACQUISITION CORP BKHA -5.7% $ 12.35 Announced
VELOS ACQUISITION I CORP VLOS -3.9% $ 10.70 Pre-Deal
SPARK I ACQUISITION CORP SPKL -2.2% $ 11.93 Announced
CHURCHILL CAPITAL CORP XI CCXI -1.7% $ 14.40 Announced
Source: Boardroom Alpha market data

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many SPAC IPOs priced in July 2026 through July 24?
    15 SPAC IPOs priced for $3.21B through July 24, 2026, compared with 15 IPOs for $3.15B over the same 24-day span in June 2026.
  • What were the trust funding percentages for MTAK and PLCI?
    Market Technology Acquisition Corp (MTAK) funded trust at 100.5% of $10 par; Pelican Acquisition II Corp (PLCI) funded trust at 101.0%.
  • What happened at FOUR LEAF ACQUISITION CORP’s extension vote?
    FOUR LEAF ACQUISITION CORP (FORL) received approval to extend its deadline to June 22, 2027, with 893,090 shares redeemed.
  • Which DeSPAC completed this week?
    RACY completed its DeSPAC with Instinct Brothers Co., Ltd., which now trades as BIOT and focuses on stem cell technology and regenerative medicine.
  • Which SPAC mergers were announced in the last 5 days?
    Three SPAC mergers were announced in the last 5 days: Apex Treasury Corp (APXT) with TECfusions; Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp VI (KCAC.U) with Nth Cycle Inc.; and Westin Acquisition Corp (WSTN) with First Choice Healthcare Solutions, Inc.


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Published Jul 24, 2026

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